City Cast Chicago
Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place. City Cast Chicago is a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm.
Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022
1201
Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Let’s Enjoy It
As we enter our second pandemic winter, let's talk with someone who actually likes the cold.
13 min
1202
The Enduring Appeal of Bozo the Clown
The kids' show that ran for more than 40 years on WGN could be back
14 min
1203
Cook Co. Dem Picks, Nightlife at Neo, and Your ...
A round-up of the week's news with Injustice Watch's Maya Dukmasova and Chicago Reader's Salem Collo-Julin
19 min
1204
Meet Transgender Icon Mama Gloria
Gloria Allen shares wisdom and joy from her 76 years of life.
13 min
1205
Finding Therapy at Your Local Karaoke Bar
Karaoke Storytellers is an event that combines storytelling and song.
12 min
1206
Finding Community at C2E2 in a Covid World
The pop culture convention in Chicago was a chance for cosp[ayers and other fans to gather and be part of community.
14 min
1207
What’s In A (Chicago) Nickname? Historian Dilla...
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas stops by to drop some Chicago nickname history.
14 min
1208
Guess We Should Talk About Jussie Smollett
City Cast's Carrie Shepherd, Jacoby Cochran, and Simone Alicea discuss the impact of the soap operatic trial.
17 min
1209
How Catholics Showed Up During AIDS Crisis
A new book shares stories of Catholics caring for people with AIDS in cities like Chicago.
15 min
1210
City Cast and 77 Flavors Reunite at Mikkey's Gr...
The podcast '77 Flavors of Chicago' aims to eat at a restaurant in every one of the city's 77 community areas.
14 min
1211
Austin Residents Say Cops Don't Come When They ...
Residents on the West Side sued the city in 2011, saying police often ignored their emergency calls.
12 min
1212
Who Gets In and Who Gets Left Out of Selective ...
Breaking down the process of getting into one of Chicago Public Schools' highest-ranked high schools, many of which are listed with best in the country.
17 min
1213
Holiday Cheer, Red Stars Scandal, and Who’s Wat...
City Cast's Carrie Shepherd and Chicago Tribune's Stephanie Casanova look back on the big stories, and the news that needs more attention.
21 min
1214
So...How About That Transparency Promised in Wa...
Wednesday was the deadline for alderpersons to agree on a new ward map.
14 min
1215
Does Today's Sex Ed Serve All Young People?
On World AIDS Day, we talk with a clinical psychologist about what kids need when it comes to HIV education.
12 min
1216
David Plotz Asks His Burning Chicago Questions
The co-host of the Slate "Political Gabfest" (and our boss) gets answers to all he's wondered about Chicago
16 min
1217
Why Are Black Chicagoans Leaving?
Chicago's Black population is the lowest it's been since the 1950s.
15 min
1218
ICYMI: Dion's Chicago Dream
Listen back to our story about Dion Dawson, who's working to feed Englewood and the rest of Chicago.
17 min
1219
Mural Celebrating Women’s Suffrage Blocked for ...
The mural "Speak Up" was supposed to accompany "On the Wings of Change" in the South Loop.
12 min
1220
Help Your Neighbors, The Ward Remap is Coming, ...
We've got top news, under-hyped stories, and some good news to get you through.
18 min
1221
‘Passing’ Story Has Deep Chicago Roots
The new film on Netflix is based on the 1929 Nella Larsen novel. Larsen grew up near Kenwood on the South Side.
14 min
1222
Restaurant Workers Demand End of Subminimum Wage
Advocates say the practice of using tips to make up for lower hourly wages is driving workers away.
12 min
1223
Parents and Kids Are Ready for a Vaxxed Holiday
It's been a little more than two weeks since the Pfizer vaccine was approved for 5-11 year olds.
15 min
1224
It’s Not Just the Blackhawks. Hockey Has a Toxi...
A new book looks into the NHL's problems with hazing, racist taunts and gatekeeping
11 min
1225
Bonus Episode: Why LGBTQ Events Spaces Are Needed
9 min